St. Mary's Episcopal Church
West Jefferson NC
28694
Who we are
We are one parish with two churches. St. Mary's services on even months of the year, Holy Trinity services on odd months of the year
Our Churches are open 24 hours a day for your visitation or Meditation
We welcome visitors to view our Ben Long frescoes and hope you will also join us for worship services. We are an inclusive community of diverse backgrounds, united by our love for God and each other.
We wish you peace on your journey. Whether you are a doubter, a seeker, or a believer, you are welcome here! Our church buildings are open at all hours, day and night. Come and worship with us, spend time with God, or absorb the inspiring artwork we share with the world. The Episcopal Church welcomes you.
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Our Churches are open 24 hours a day for your visitation or Meditation
We welcome visitors to view our Ben Long frescoes and hope you will also join us for worship services. We are an inclusive community of diverse backgrounds, united by our love for God and each other.
We wish you peace on your journey. Whether you are a doubter, a seeker, or a believer, you are welcome here! Our church buildings are open at all hours, day and night. Come and worship with us, spend time with God, or absorb the inspiring artwork we share with the world. The Episcopal Church welcomes you.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev. Kim Becker Â
Leader Position:
Rector Â
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact The Rev. Kim Becker Â
Administration
Admin Name:
Paula Riggs Â
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Paula Riggs Â
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 177
Glendale Springs NC
28629 Â
Glendale Springs NC
28629 Â
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Service Times
Sunday Worship is on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89955070461?pwd=dE9YYXJ2eFN3Z0FFU0VBVU9pc20wdz09
also streamed on line on the Streaming page:
https://holycommunionparish.com/streaming
or the our Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/churchofthefrescoes
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM On Line Worship via Zoom.
If you would like to join us contact Paula Riggs E-Mail for an invitation.
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89955070461?pwd=dE9YYXJ2eFN3Z0FFU0VBVU9pc20wdz09
also streamed on line on the Streaming page:
https://holycommunionparish.com/streaming
or the our Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/churchofthefrescoes
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM On Line Worship via Zoom.
If you would like to join us contact Paula Riggs E-Mail for an invitation.
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church History
Mystery of Faith, 1977
In the spring of 1972, Father J. Faulton Hodge met the artist, Benjamin F. Long (Ben), at the home of Phillip Moose, a prominent artist in Blowing Rock. Mr. Moose and Father Hodge discussed for 15 minutes the plan of Mr. Long building the fresco for free. In spring of 1974 Ben contacted Father. Hodge, saying that he was ready to do the fresco they had discussed.
In the summer of 1976 Ben returned to paint John the Baptist. The Mystery of Faith was done in the summer of 1977. It is said that Ben never quit working on the fresco even during the middle of church. He did stop to accept communion but then went right back to painting.
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In the spring of 1972, Father J. Faulton Hodge met the artist, Benjamin F. Long (Ben), at the home of Phillip Moose, a prominent artist in Blowing Rock. Mr. Moose and Father Hodge discussed for 15 minutes the plan of Mr. Long building the fresco for free. In spring of 1974 Ben contacted Father. Hodge, saying that he was ready to do the fresco they had discussed.
In the summer of 1976 Ben returned to paint John the Baptist. The Mystery of Faith was done in the summer of 1977. It is said that Ben never quit working on the fresco even during the middle of church. He did stop to accept communion but then went right back to painting.
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Give me a steadfast heart
Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart which no unworthy thought can drag downwards; an unconquered heart which no tribulation can wear out; an upright heart which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon me also, O Lord my God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church listing was last updated on the 7th of August, 2021
